FS62: Oil Polarity Test Kit
Frying oil can go rancid due to many factors including overheating, prolonged use, and contamination
from foods. There are many tests available to measure the degradation of cooking oils including total
polar materials, pH, viscosity, fatty acid composition and others as described by the American Oil
Chemists’ Society. Several instruments are available to provide these results on a timely basis as well as
dipstick assays which give qualitative results. Of these methods oil polarity is the best indicator of oil
quality but has required expensive equipment and expertise to measure.
FQT has designed this kit to quickly measure the change in polarity of an oil sample due to degradation.
It is based on the properties of a Mercyanine dye that undergoes a significant color change related to the
oil polarity. This assay is more accurate and less costly than other methods.
Catalog Number: FS62 $245.00
FS62: Oil Polarity Test Kit
Frying oil can go rancid due to many factors
including overheating, prolonged use, and
contamination from foods. There are many
tests available to measure the degradation of
cooking oils including total polar materials,
pH, viscosity, fatty acid composition and
others as described by the American Oil
Chemists’ Society. Several instruments are
available to provide these results on a timely
basis as well as dipstick assays which give
qualitative results. Of these methods oil
polarity is the best indicator of oil quality but
has required expensive equipment and
expertise to measure.
FQT has designed this kit to quickly measure
the change in polarity of an oil sample due to
degradation. It is based on the properties of a
Mercyanine dye that undergoes a significant
color change related to the oil polarity. This
assay is more accurate and less costly than
other methods.
Catalog Number: FS62 $245.00
